Upper Midscale

Read the latest trends and developments in the upper midscale hotel segment through Hotel Investment Today's dedicated section. Our detailed coverage includes market forecasts, financing news, strategic growth opportunities, and more that impact this hotel segment.

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Another Ace deal in place?; new Peachtree fund; new Club Med chair

By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 21, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Asset Management

Las Vegas grapple with steep occupancy decline

By Christina Jelski | July 21, 2025

The LVCVA has responded with a 30% boost in annual marketing spend. And some hotels are rolling out promotions of their own. ... Read More

News / Asset Management

Align the GM’s goals with investors

By David McCaslin | July 21, 2025

Focus on the expected timeline, share investment goals and offer a piece of the waterfall big enough to actually change their life. ... Read More

News / Owners

Executive moves: Club Med, Marriott, White Lodging, Shangri-La

By Rob Schneider | July 18, 2025

Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: SI Resort for Nashville; new Wichita hotel; Charlestowne adds 2

By Rob Schneider | July 18, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News

Global construction up except Middle East, Africa

By Rob Schneider | July 18, 2025

Overall construction activity increased in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Americas, while the overall pipeline decreased by 2.6% in the Middle East and Africa.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Arbor Lodging, Marriott, Hilton, Dalata

July 17, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes of the week was Arbor Lodging's Vamsi Bonthala talking about how they evaluate acquisition opportunities differently right now.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: July 8-15, 2025

By Shawn Turner | July 17, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was AJ Capital Partners’ acquisition of multiple properties to expand its Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts portfolio.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Another rough week in US; troubled Baltimore asset sells; Club Med chair ousted

By Rob Schneider | July 17, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Owners

What makes sense today for Arbor Lodging

By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 17, 2025

Chicago-based owner-operator-lender likes the debt market and third-party management opportunities, especially in Mexico.... Read More

News

US construction fell for 6th consecutive month

By Rob Schneider | July 16, 2025

The latest numbers from CoStar show that rooms under construction have hit a 20-quarter low and most are in the planning stages.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Pursuit adds in Costa Rica; Marina Bay Sands tower; MG2 hospitality vertical

By Rob Schneider | July 16, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

2025 deals in US way down, unlikely to change

By Rob Schneider | July 15, 2025

As we look at the top U.S. hotel deals of the first half of 2025, CoStar’s Jan Freitag explains why deal volume is down and why we shouldn’t be expecting changes in the second half.... Read More